Willian Arão
Brazil
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Willian Arão 2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Willian Arão has appeared in 19 Serie A matches this season, totalling 1,136 minutes at an average rating of 6.87. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Serie A midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie A | 19 | 1,136 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 6.87 |
 Copa Sudamericana | 8 | 632 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 7.00 |
 Copa do Brasil | 5 | 354 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.72 |
| Total | 32 | 2,122 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 49 | 6.88 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.10 | 54 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.08 | 33 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.30 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.20 | 30 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 81 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.16 | 10 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 83 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.40 | 11 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.40 | 24 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 17 |
Willian Arão has taken 4 shots with 2 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 284 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.5 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 3rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Willian Arão has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 227 minutes. Willian Arão has set up 5 shots for teammates, worth 0.5 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 25th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 626 | 49.60 | 72 |
| Accurate passes | 542 | 42.90 | 71 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Long balls won | 52 | 4.12 | 96 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.08 | 30 |
| Backward passes | 49 | 3.88 | 5 |
| Passes (final third) | 110 | 8.71 | 86 |
Willian Arão has completed 542 of 626 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 72nd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.24 | 14 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.32 | 6 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 93 |
| Duels won | 58 | 4.60 | 55 |
| Aerials won | 20 | 1.58 | 89 |
| Touches | 775 | 61.40 | 58 |
| Possession lost | 100 | 7.92 | 24 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.79 | 42 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.48 | 9 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.32 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Willian Arão completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 58 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 30 | 2.38 | 80 |
| Tackles won | 17 | 1.35 | 74 |
| Interceptions | 16 | 1.27 | 74 |
| Clearances | 41 | 3.25 | 98 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 62 | 4.91 | 73 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Willian Arão makes 30 tackles and 16 interceptions , adding 41 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 38 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 0.87 | 9 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.16 | 32 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.08 | 64 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 50 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 1.35 | 2 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Willian Arão has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
Serie AMainly left defensive midfielder (4 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (4) and right center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Willian Arão previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 13 | 779 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super League | 24 | 1,651 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 44 | 6.52 |
 Europa Conference League | 10 | 693 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 6.33 |
 Europa League | 4 | 352 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | 31 | 2,352 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 45 | 7.38 |
| Europa League | 6 | 384 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 6.97 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 31 | 2,306 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 60 | 7.13 |
| Europa League | 6 | 415 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 4.66 |
 Champions League | 2 | 185 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Champions League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 14 | 920 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 7.19 |
 Copa Libertadores | 6 | 470 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7.21 |
| Copa do Brasil | 1 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 30 | 2,584 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 43 | 7.10 |
About Willian Arão
Serie A 2026 season
This season in the Serie A, Willian Arão has scored 1 goal across 19 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1136 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Willian Arão has attempted 4 shots with 2 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.47 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Willian Arão has created 5 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Willian Arão has contributed 5 key passes and 3 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Willian Arão has registered 30 tackles (17 won), 16 interceptions, and 41 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 542 from 626 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Willian Arão has won 58 of 97 total duels.
Discipline
Willian Arão has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 6.
About Willian Arão
Willian Arão is a 34-year-old midfielder playing for Santos in the Serie A, representing Brazil. Willian Arão is right-footed and wears the number 15 shirt. Born on 12 March 1992.
Most recent appearance
Willian Arão's most recent match was away at Palmeiras on December 29th. Santos drew 0-0. Willian Arão played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.93.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Willian Arão and Santos are next in action on May 17th against São Paulo in the Serie A. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the São Paulo vs Santos match preview.
Teammates at Santos
Willian Arão currently plays alongside Gustavo Caballero, João Ananias, Rodinei, Benjamín Rollheiser, João Schmidt, Rodrigo Falcão, Pepê Fermino, Enzo Boer, Diógenes, Gabriel Brazão, Arthur Melo, Álvaro Barreal, Gustavo Henrique, Miguelito, Gabriel Bontempo, Mateus Xavier, Gabriel Barbosa, João Paulo, Gabriel Menino, Igor Vinícius, Willian Arão, Neymar, Gonzalo Escobar, Rony, Vinicius Lira, João Alencar, Moisés, Lucas Veríssimo, Thaciano, Luan Peres, João Fernandes, Lima, Alexis Duarte and Christian Oliva at Santos.